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Using the Tailstock
The tailstock (Figure 17) can be used to support
workpieces with the use of a live or dead center.
Using an MT#3 drill chuck and a drill bit, the lathe
can drill or bore holes in the center of a part. The
tailstock can also be offset for cutting shallow
tapers.
To use the tailstock:
1.
Slide the tailstock to the desired position.
2.
Pull up on the tailstock lock lever to lock the
tailstock in place on the ways.
3.
With the tailstock locked, push down the quill
lock lever to unlock.
4.
Turn the quill feed handle clockwise to feed/
move the quill towards the spindle, or coun-
terclockwise to move away from the spindle.
5.
Turn the quill lock lever to lock the quill in
place.
Quill Feed
Tailstock
Lock
Lever
Offset
Scale
Figure 17. Tailstock and quill lock handles in
locked position.
G0492 12" X 36" Combo Lathe/Mill
Quill Lock Lever
Offset
Adjustment
Drilling with the
Tailstock
To install the MT#3 drill chuck:
1.
With the tailstock locked, unlock the quill lock
lever.
2.
Turn the quill feed handle clockwise to extend
the quill about one inch.
3.
Insert the MT#3 chuck (Figure 18) or an
MT#3 tapered drill shank into the quill until
the taper is firmly seated.
4.
Turn the quill feed handle clockwise to feed
the drill bit into a rotating workpiece.
5.
To remove the chuck taper, turn the quill feed
handle counterclockwise until the chuck is
pushed out of the tailstock taper.
Figure 18. Setting up tailstock for drilling.
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